As spring practice approaches, we’re taking a snapshot of the state of each Big Ten program. We’re looking at recent performance, won-loss trends, coaching, current personnel and future personnel.

Up next: Indiana

2014 record: 4-8 (1-7 Big Ten)

Three-year record: 13-23

Coaching situation: Not many Power 5 conference coaches would be given a fifth year with a record of 14-34 and no bowl appearances. But Indiana isn't your average Power 5 program, and athletic director Fred Glass wanted to make sure he had some coaching stability for a change. So Kevin Wilson has yet to really feel any major heat, and last season's 4-8 record was excused somewhat by a midseason injury to quarterback Nate Sudfeld. Sooner rather than later, however, Wilson will need to deliver a breakthrough season.

Roster situation: The Hoosiers must replace running back Tevin Coleman, who broke school records last year with his 2,000-yard season. His loss will be mitigated somewhat by UAB transfer Jordan Howard. Getting Sudfeld back is huge, as he has the talent to be one of the better quarterbacks in the Big Ten. The receiver position is a problem, but Indiana hopes it has addressed that in recruiting. The offensive line is still in good shape. The defense remains an annual sieve, but at least the team has been adding more athletes to that side of the ball.

Recruiting situation: Wilson has brought in some of the highest-ranked classes in Indiana history despite a lack of on-field success. He and his staff have dipped into Georgia and Florida for prospects and made inroads this past season into the Washington D.C. area. Wilson's offense is an attractive one for recruits, and he can sell immediate playing time at most positions on defense. The state of Indiana doesn't produce a ton of top prospects, but the Hoosiers have a recognized name and aren't far away from a lot of talent bases. Tradition and subpar fan support for football are the biggest obstacles.

Trajectory: Holding. No doubt last season was a small step backwards for the program after a 5-7 campaign in 2013 led to expectations of a bowl in 2014. The Hoosiers won at Missouri in September but then went on a major skid after the Sudfeld injury left them with no experience behind center. When fully stocked, Wilson's offenses have been able to score with the best of them, but his defenses have mostly had a hard time stopping anybody. The Hoosiers have only been to one bowl game since 1993, a still-astonishing fact. Now they have to compete in an East Division with Ohio State, Michigan State and likely resurgent programs at Michigan and Penn State -- and the Big Ten goes to nine league games in 2016. Breaking that postseason drought won't get any easier.